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Tall Fescue Grazing Response

Tall Fescue Grazing Response. Dr. Ray Smith Laura Schwer Tom Keene. Methods. Two similar tall fescue plants were chosen from greenhouse. Both were managed the same for 6 months: Clipped ~once per month Supplied with good fertility (N,P, K) and water. Methods.

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Tall Fescue Grazing Response

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  1. Tall FescueGrazing Response Dr. Ray Smith Laura Schwer Tom Keene

  2. Methods • Two similar tall fescue plants were chosen from greenhouse. • Both were managed the same for 6 months: • Clipped ~once per month • Supplied with good fertility (N,P, K) and water

  3. Methods • Left plant simulates continuous grazing. • Initially clipped to a 1 inch height • Then clipped weekly for the next 4 weeks at a 1 inch height • Right plant simulates rotational grazing. • Initially clipped to a 3.5 inch height • Then clipped again at 3.5 inches four weeks later

  4. Day 11” Continuous 3.5” Rotational

  5. Day 2 1” Continuous 3.5” Rotational

  6. Day 3 1” Continuous 3.5” Rotational

  7. Day 4 1” Continuous 3.5” Rotational

  8. Day 5 1” Continuous 3.5” Rotational

  9. Day 6 1” Continuous 3.5” Rotational

  10. Day 7 1” Continuous 3.5” Rotational

  11. Day 8 1” Continuous 3.5” Rotational

  12. Day 9 1” Continuous 3.5” Rotational

  13. Day 10 1” Continuous 3.5” Rotational

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